Granville Public School vs St Oliver's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Granville Public School
Granville · Government primary · P-6
590 students · ICSEA 973
St Oliver's Primary School
Harris Park · Catholic primary · K-6
167 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Granville Public School Granville NSW | St Oliver's Primary School Harris Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #911 of 1,619 | #139 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2816 of 4,908 | #539 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 590 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 299 | 71 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Harris Park 2150 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | granville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stoliversharrispark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Oliver's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 48.3).
- •St Oliver's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Granville Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Granville Public School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 167.
- •Granville Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -3%).
- •Granville Public School is a government school while St Oliver's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Granville Public School better than St Oliver's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Oliver's Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 48.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Granville Public School and St Oliver's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Granville and Harris Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Granville Public School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Oliver's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Granville Public School and St Oliver's Primary School rank in NSW?
Granville Public School is 911th of 1,619 and St Oliver's Primary School is 139th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.